First Ward House

St Joseph's oldest bar is also home of the best pork tenderloin sandwich we have ever tasted and has an extensive selection of Boulevard beers on tap. If that's not enough, they specialize in wings and smoke their own meats. Many menu items are named after Jesse James The original brick wall still stands, as does the original bar. This space has survived multiple fires and continues on with an open heart, cheery staff and a persistent soul. A must-visit for history, for the yummy tastes, and the ambiance when in St Joseph

Came from out of town got the smoked wings, they were very good, the server was very nice & prices are fairly cheap

We stopped here after Chiefs training camp with family. Definitely a pub. We picked this place for their BBQ but sadly they did not have any. My husband was looking forward to brisket. We ordered the sampler appetizer to share, fried pickle spears, fried green bean and spicy corn nuggets. They were all good but I think the green beans were the best. I ordered the tenderloin and fries. The fries were super yummy, good seasoning. Tenderloin was okay, barely as big as the bun. My husband ordered the spicy burger and sweet potato fries. The fries were very good. The burger had good flavor and crust but wasn't spicy at all. Just needed a kick to it. Others in our party had nitro wings and the tenderloin. The wings were said to be on point. Waitstaff were super nice and helpful on suggesting what to order.

Great dive bar!Service was great! Friendly and fast. Five starts for a dive bar? Well, yes, because they do it well - great service and great dive bar food. Had their house burger with a bacon add- $10 for the McWard burger and fries and $0.75 for bacon. Who has these prices anymore? Now, it is a dive bar- (did I mention that?) so it isn't the cleanest place. Windows dirty, menus not wiped down. Let's just say it isn't a place for a germaphobe. Huge deck on the back. Might have to put up with cigarette smoke- but hey, this is a dive bar. Decent music. I think they may have bands on some nights. Fries seemed fresh cut- not the typical fries you get. Definitely decent. The burger though- I don't know what they season it with, but it will bring me back. Tasty!!! A burger and fries, add bacon and a couple draft beers and I got out for just under $20 before tip. Wow. In 2022?I'll definitely return because I want to try the tenderloin.

Great place. Stopped in on a Monday afternoon. Carryouts were steady the entire time we were there. Service was great, pinball was fun, and food was amazing. I had the wings with Zombie sauce. Very moist and lots of meat. Highly recommended. My husband had the pork tenderloin. Not too thin and not too thick and batter was crispy. Fried mushrooms for appetizer were hand battered .

Got some wings and beer the beer was cold and the wings slightly overdone my ding companion got a Caesars wrap which were pretty good. The cajun fries were good and seasoned well.

Delicious local place in St. Joseph, Missouri! I had the Jesse Jane which was a mix of BBQ and coleslaw for a low carb/keto option. Hands down some of the best food I've had in St. Joe!

Best wings I've ever eaten And the beer was cold. My service was top notch. The whole experience was positive.

Did not feel safe eating at this establishment. Chose the restaurant based on reviews and wanted to find a local gem while visiting Joe Town. Brought the entire family. I understand it's a dive bar but would not consider it kid friendly even in daytime hours. Food was to be expected.

Barbecue sandwiches were good. Wings were good, but odd that the Memphis Wings were heavily sauced. Fries were undercooked, limp and lifeless. The server was very good and food came out quickly.